New Order

[zero000]

never given New Order much of a listen apart from the singles that everybody knows, but that new song is fantastic (after having a pretty big 'meh' feeling towards the last one). will have to give their back catalogue a bit more time

Give substance a go, it's a perfect introduction to them.

[eastynh]

never given New Order much of a listen apart from the singles that everybody knows, but that new song is fantastic (after having a pretty big 'meh' feeling towards the last one). will have to give their back catalogue a bit more time

That is where to start

 

[eastynh]

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

That new single is a bit of alright isn't it?

[home to you]

That new single is a bit of alright isn't it?

Aye, really enjoyed that!

[eastynh]

That new single is a bit of alright isn't it?

It's ace and has certainly put a smile on my face :-)

[eastynh]

Another new track off the album was played this morning on the radio and it sounds another stonker. It is @ 39 mins in

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06bb9n5

 

Also if anyone is interested in the absolute mayhem that seems to exist around New Order then Hooky has upped another entry to his blog. It is quite damning on the others really and for the first time in the whole saga, I do feel a little sorry for him.

 

http://www.peterhook.co.uk/#/blogs/hookys-blog

[MoilyX]

Another new track off the album was played this morning on the radio and it sounds another stonker. It is @ 39 mins in

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06bb9n5

 

Also if anyone is interested in the absolute mayhem that seems to exist around New Order then Hooky has upped another entry to his blog. It is quite damning on the others really and for the first time in the whole saga, I do feel a little sorry for him.

 

http://www.peterhook.co.uk/#/blogs/hookys-blog

 

Thanks for that, it's an excellent read.

 

It's such a shame it has gotten to where it has. As I mentioned before New Order without Hooky is not New Order in my book. Unfortunately they're now of an age that time won't be able to heal the rift so I fear we will never see them performing as NO together, sadly.

[MoilyX]

Also, lolz at 'New Odour'!

 

Perhaps 'the others' should tour as that?

[stuartbert two hats]

Get over it Hooky!

[Homer]

I read a really interesting piece about New Order reforming in The Guardian, funnily enough on the bus on the way to Bestival to see them. It basically said 'the mistake Peter Hook made was thinking the band couldn't survive without him. But this was a band that survived its lead singer hanging himself.'

 

What basically happened was that Hooky decided to announce that the band was splitting live on the radio without consulting the others (this is from Bernard's book). The band was then pretty much dead in the water. But what then happened (from the Guardian article) was that Gillian's dad died, coinciding with it being a time when her (and Stephen's) kids had grown up, so she decided to come back in.

 

So my summary is: Hooky decides to stitch everyone up by walking - but is left with egg on his face when Gillian comes back. Basically, he thought they needed him more than he needed them; but that was subsequently blown out of the water leaving him looking stupid. It's like a relationship where one half dumps the other, and is then bitter when the other half turns around and says 'go on, f@ck off then'.

Edited September 23, 2015 by Homer

[fatyeti24]

I once met Hooky, back in the 90s, sat drinking at the bar in Dry. Apparently he was there quite often.

I think this is probably my most Manchester anecdote, even more so than when I met Mani and Rowetta separately on the same night, also back in the 90s.

Edited September 23, 2015 by fatyeti24

[eastynh]

Well the album seems to be out in the open now and by all accounts it is very good. Of the 5 songs I have heard, 4 of them are top while restless is a bit meh.

 

Here are another 2 if people are interested

 

Unlearn This Hatred is 02:40:00 in on the Lauren Laverne show

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06bb9n9

 

Superheated featuring Brandon Flowers. Bubblegum electro pop and this should have been the 1st single in my eyes. Really radio friendly.

 

http://monterreyrock.com/2015/09/new-order-superheated-feat-brandon-flowers/

[Zoo Music Girl]

Loving what I've heard of the album so far. Bodes well!

[eastynh]

Loving what I've heard of the album so far. Bodes well!

I have not been this excited about the release of an album for a long time.

 

Bernard is on Radio 2 tomorrow as well is anyone is interested.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06bgk35

[the wonderwhy]

Trying to hold off listening to anything other than Restless/Plastic until I pick the album up on Friday. Not sure how well that'll go when I'm not doing anything tomorrow

[Alan_C]

Sounds bloody good doesn't it!

[eastynh]

Bernard Sumner is on the Jo Wiley show at 8 tonight (Radio 2)

[eastynh]

New album streaming for those not as obsessed. It is very good

 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYPsRgFn5c4vwr5C9KxvKuXxVdnJXFkkH 

[zero000]

Love the new album. Way better than I expected it to be. Looking forward to seeing them in WHP.

[addicted2noise]

Great album the first four songs, nothing but a fool and superheated are all excellent.

[the wonderwhy]

@neworder #AskNewOrder Read in the press today that Barney attended 1 of our shows - just wanted to make sure he paid, the tight bastard!

— Peter Hook (@peterhook)

September 25, 2015

 

Uh-oh

[dentalplan]

I can't imagine he'd be really chasing up a few quid off a guy who co-wrote all the songs he's playing.

 

Edit: Actually yes I could.

Edited September 25, 2015 by dentalplan

[the wonderwhy]

I imagine its Hooky's attempt at a bit of 'friendly banter', yeah. 

 

But its the sort of snarky comment that doesn't really help the situation  

[bamber]

2005 was my favourite year, for many, many reasons, Welsh Grand Slam,  English Ashes, Barbados , love of my life,  and....... New Order at Glastonbury Pyramid.....

 

 

Edited September 26, 2015 by bamber